Meet Our Founders

Pratik Patel & Dani Karnoff

Our Story

Wild Wonder Studio Arts was born from two friends who met studying at university and never stopped dreaming together. Reuniting after years of cheering each other on from opposite sides of the world, Dani and Teeky combined their complementary talents to create Wild Wonder Studio Arts—a celebration of exploration, global storytelling, and the magic of the natural world. Each print features wild animals or stunning scenery Teeky has encountered—from playful lion cubs to magnificent elephants—brought to life through modern styling and Dani’s vision for meaningful, nurturing spaces.

Dani Karnoff

Dani Karnoff

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Dani is an entrepreneur and former international non-profit professional based Washington, D.C. She has built a career around food, culture, and creative expression - and is deeply inspired by the beauty of our natural world. She focuses much of her time on seasonal cooking, recipe development, and exploring nature with her twins while admiring Teeky's work from afar.

Pratik "Teeky" Patel

Pratik "Teeky" Patel

Co-Founder & Lead Photographer

Based in Nairobi, Teeky has spent years traveling extensively throughout Africa as an international development professional. In his free time, he spends countless hours on safari and other wildlife driven trips; honing his incredible talent as a photographer.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to bring the wonder of wildlife into your home, inspiring curiosity, empathy, and a deep connection to our planet. Through bright, joyful photography prints on fine art paper, canvas, and metal, Wild Wonder Studio Arts invites all of us to embrace their inner explorer and to experience the world with a renewed sense of awe.

Our Continuing Work

We're constantly evolving and growing. From expanding our product line to partnering with talented artists around the world, we're always looking for new ways to bring inspiration to our community.